The wonderful Maya Vega Garcia will teach "Leatherworking for Beginners: a Holiday Wallet Workshop" at Northwind Art School at Fort Worden. Here's a chance to learn how to hand-stitch and complete an elegant leather wallet, to gift or keep. In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the fundamentals of leathercraft with Maya guiding you through the entire process —from selecting high-quality leather and familiarizing yourself with essential tools, to mastering techniques like using stitch chisels, hand stitching, and conditioning your leather for a professional finish. To find out more and reserve your spot, see https://northwindart.org (select Take a Class). All materials are included and Maya will have all the necessary tools on hand for participants to use.
Along with creating a handcrafted wallet, you'll gain the skills and confidence to continue exploring leatherwork on your own. This workshop is for anyone looking to create a meaningful, handmade item this holiday season.